Confirmation of Peace Corps Director Expected for June 5

The Senate is expected to vote on the nomination of Carrie Hessler-Radelet (Samoa, 1981-1983) to be the 19th Peace Corps Director on Thursday, June 5, at approximately 1:45 p.m. ET (11:45 a.m. MT). Senate proceedings are carried live on C-Span 2 or

It has been more than 600 days since Peace Corps has had a Director, the longest times in the history of Peace Corps that it has been without a Director. Visit the National Peace Corps Association's (NPCA) website to learn more about the nomination process and about advocacy efforts calling for the confirmation of Carrie Hessler-Radelet as Peace Corps Director.